What is the white powder in Latex Gloves

If you have ever used latex gloves,you must find that there is some white powder inside latex gloves.Most people may not know what is the powder that inside the gloves.

It is Cornstarch Powder.The cornstarch makes the gloves easier to put on and slip off,especially in busy situations that empolyees need to replace the gloves constantly.It can also prevent gloves from stcking together and keep your hands dry and comfortable,which enable the gloves more resistant to tear and rip than non powdered latex gloves.The cornstarch powders are applied to gloves near the end of the manufacturing process.

Reasons for Using Powdered Latex Gloves

1. To facilitate donning of gloves,making them easier to take on and off.

2. The powder can prevent gloves from sticking together.

3. The powder can keep hands dry and comfortable.

4. Powdered latex gloves are cheaper than powder free latex gloves.

 

Applications of Powdered Latex Gloves

Although uses of powdered latex gloves in medical and food processing field are being eliminated,powdered latex gloves are still widely applied in many other fields.

1.Household cleaning

2.Laboratory work

3.Automotive

4.Assembly work

5.Janitorial

6.Production manufacturing

7.Painting

8.Salon/Beauty works

9.Biodegradable green practice

Pidegree Medical manufactures high quality powdered and powder free latex gloves.Here you can choose what you need.